The Remembrance Day Long Weekend brings with it time to relax and the opportunity to reflect.
Friends and family can enjoy plenty to do and see around Victoria.
From live music to holiday markets, here are 11 awesome event taking place in Victoria this long weekend.
Events In Victoria This Weekend
Art | City Light Painting Exhibition
City Light is a new painting exhibition by artist Linda Darby at the Gage Gallery Arts Collective. It stay on display until Saturday, November 18th, 2017. Admission is free.
Pumpkins | Pumpkinfest at Galey Farms
Asides from picking out your own pumpkin, there is live entertainment, face painting, kids games, hay rides, train rides, corn maze, playground, petting farm, children’s haunted house, fantastic seasonal displays, and the new Cow Train! Galey Farms is done for the year this weekend on Sunday, November 12th.
Parade | Annual Parade and Remembrance Ceremony
The annual Parade and Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Ceremony | Remembrance Day at Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday at 10:40 a.m.
Service | Esquimalt Remembrance Day Service
The Esquimalt Remembrance Day Service will take place at the Memorial Park Cenotaph beginning shortly from 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Market | 8th Annual Vintage Holiday Market
Look through over 40 booths at the 8th annual Vintage Holiday Market on Saturday, November 11th, 2017. It will be held at Da Vinci Centre from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Appreciation | Snowdon House Customer Appreciation Day
On Saturday, November 11th, enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider and plenty of tasty treats.
Choir | Victoria Philharmonic Choir
The Victoria Philharmonic Choir opens its season of “Peace and Calm” this weekend on Sunday, November 12th, 2017. Members of the Victoria Symphony and numerous soloists will be a part of the performance. Tickets range from $15-$30.
Live music | Live Music at the O Cafe and Bistro
Enjoy live music at the O Cafe and Bistro every Wednesday and Sunday night. Admission is free.
Music | U2 Tribute Night
A U2 tribute night is being held at Irish Times Pub on Sunday, November 12th, 2017. Hear 2+ hours of classic U2 music playing on the sound system.
Band | The Island Big Band
The 18 piece Island Big Band will be playing an evening of classic big band jazz at The Copper Owl on Monday, November 13th, 2017. The show runs from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.